While writing a screenplay, it sometimes seems that the characters just came to life and introduced themselves to you. You see them clearly but as you put them on paper you're worried that someone else will see the characters differently. Your character could be cast all wrong unless you find ways to describe them that appeal to the director.
Instructions
1. Jot down a list of your characters in your script and figure out which ones are the most important to you. Many producers prefer leeway when casting characters since finding the perfect actor is a difficult task.
2. Describe your characters in loose terms whenever you possibly can. For example, say Caucasian with brownish hair and freckles rather than naming a specific movie star you visualize in this role.
3. Keep in mind that the characters should have distinct personalities. Remember that quirkiness often makes the character come to life. As you describe your character, point out whether they have a unique aversion to shaking hands or a tic in their jaw when they get angry.
4. Demonstrate change in your character from the beginning of the script to the end of the script. You can describe this in mannerisms, such as a character who was stooped over and self-conscious at the beginning to one who walks around with their head lifted proudly by the end.
5. Set individual voices for your characters in the way you write the dialog. Different accents, stuttering or sentence structure changes are ways your character is identifiable on a written page. A perfect example of this in script history, Yoda is.
